James Fletcher

Oversee and manage projects for the West Coast operations of Florida.

Responsible for safety, cost and efficient performance of multiple Mfg. lines throughout PGT.

* Ensure group adherence to budget and plan.

* Present team stratagy to others within organization.

* Assign projects within scope of reponsibility.

* Recruit, hire, coach supervisor level team members.

* Ensure compliance with company, federal and OSHA.

* Prepare schedules and prioritize sequences of production

* Provide a safe work environment through training and actions.

* Promote open door policy and team environment.

• Jan 2011- July 2015 .. Plant Manager
• Successfully oversaw the onsite day to day operations with over 180 employees while empowering employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals.
• Effectively communicated and worked hands on with supervisors and operators on a technical level.
• Set and monitored all safety, quality, production goals and worked with staff to ensure that these could be met.
• Reviewed all financial reports and sales data monitoring while measuring overall effectiveness.
• Worked actively with the continuous improvement program to motivate employees improving production methods and equipment performance.
• Planned and allocated resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work while meeting sales goals.
• Instrumental in overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities for activities in the plant.
• Worked closely with HR to recruit, interview, select and hire qualified employees while also dealing with any staff or disciplinary issues that may arise.
• Recommended and implemented the maintenance program for all equipment in the shop.
• Communicated with customers and vendors on a daily basis.
• Made business decisions that were financially responsible and justifiable to ownership.
• Operated grinding, cnc, and automatic screw machine equipment whenever necessary to promote camaraderie throughout the shop.

Grinding Department Supervisor, 2003- 2010

• Effectively supervised up to 25 employees.
• Responsible for scheduling, training, quality, and production goals set in the department.
• Set employee work schedule including assignments, job rotation, time off scheduling while maintaining production due dates.
• Recommended short and long term objectives within the department while staying within budget.

Set up / operator, 1998- 2003

• Set up and operate various machines that include cylindrical, centerless, ID grinding machines while running automatic screw machines and CNC equipment whenever necessary.
• Maintained a positive attitude with fellow employees while having an exemplary attendance record.